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OME lift kit - which control arms needed?
You can fit up to 265/70 on a 7" rim, that's not the issue. The issue is rubbing on the inside AND clearance to the upper control arm. Without wheel spacers or a wheel with less offset, going to 245 is about the widest you can safely go.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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OME lift kit - which control arms needed?
Yes, but there's no mount for the rear sway bar. I know you and probably others will say it's not necessary but leave that to the OP's discretion. you can also get adjustable rear control arms (with sway bar mount) from Ironrock offroad. For what you get, I think the price is very reasonable.- mercdudecbr600
- Post #41
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Dakota/Durango 4x4 Rear Shocks Fitment
Hello All. I've been way from the forum for a while, but recently I went offroading with my 2002 KJ and that experience highlighted a few outstanding issues I have... which led me to this. Installing longer rear shocks. I know that Bilstein and OME makes KJ specific longer shocks, but at 2022's...- mercdudecbr600
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OEM Tow Hooks
Just FYI - I ended up selling mine on Ebay. no one seemed interested on this forum- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: For Sale Forum
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Why are we still here? The legacy of the Jeep Liberty
Originally wanted a wj but didn’t have room in my garage, kJ was a little shorter and my wife said it was cute. So begrudgingly I found a decent 02 limited with select trac tc and a rebuilt engine/trans. And then I had to fix the po’s mistakes/short cuts, replace suspension, ac, belts...- mercdudecbr600
- Post #40
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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ARB, Detours...
Detours not available unless used- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Good price for OEM steelies?
The oem steel wheels are a bit thin imo. The offset is so much on the oem wheels that the inner barrel is pretty unsupported. After I evaluated the steel as compared to oem alloy, I abandoned my plans for replacement.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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Lift w/o bumper opinion
Definitely need 790 with a ARB bumper and winch. Even 927 with just a detours and winch compresses pretty good.- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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265/70/16s or 245/75/16s
Each tire manufacturer has different diameter specs. So not all 245/75/16 have the same overall diameter. As an example, I've been running Cooper Discoverer AT3 4s 235/75/16 for a few years on 19.25" of space, no rubbing even offroading. They're spec'd at 29.7" diameter. Same model of 245/75/16...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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Need new front springs...
I also replaced my oem front coils with moog for the first 2 years I owned my kJ. Eventually they sagged Back down to about to the same height as before, took about 1 year. Recently I installed ome springs and I won’t be looking back. Increased height, ride quality maintained, only slightly...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Correct OME springs for winch install
Definitely need the 790’s 500# rating with both arb and winch. Almost could use 790’s with the detours and winch. If I start to get any more sagging I’m thinking of putting on a 3/4” top spacer in lieu of the 3/8”. What’s frustrating is that arb’s application guide is way off. Medium supposed...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Correct OME springs for winch install
As I keep saying Tom, when I first installed 927 I only got 20.75”. then when it started to settle I was at 20.25” and that’s why I had to install the spacer and clevis. And the best I’m at now is 21”. Hasn’t changed for a while now so I think it’s dropped as much as it will. But ya steel...- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Correct OME springs for winch install
And I can’t help but show a shot of the detours with winch installed- mercdudecbr600
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Correct OME springs for winch install
And here’s 927 springs after settling, with winch, 3/8” spacer, 1/4” clevis lift. Sitting at 21” front, about 21 1/4” rear.- mercdudecbr600
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Correct OME springs for winch install
Here’s a photo update of the lift evolution. First was initial install of medium and light ome springs, then settling, then winch. You can see how much the winch pulls the nose down- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Minor lift for a 2002 Liberty in So Cal?
There’s nothing special about installing lift springs on the kJ. The rear is more difficult to install than stock because they’re longer. See pic. Just have a typical suspension or firestone shop install- mercdudecbr600
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Boiler's 3/8" shims or equivalent?
I have rro spacers installed, no problem. They are one of the only kJ aftermarket suppliers around, we should stop bagging on them. I’d have no problem ordering parts from them - just don’t expect hand holding. OTOH, I don’t think a lot of companies customer service is that great nowadays. I...- mercdudecbr600
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Boiler's 3/8" shims or equivalent?
Rocky road outfitters sells the 3/8” spacer.- mercdudecbr600
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Dreaded P0420 help.
Ya I’ve tried replacing rear o2 Sensors on p0420 codes, they don’t help. Doesn’t hurt either- mercdudecbr600
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
